2020 Brats and Brackets Dinner is officially postponed
Thank you so much for your support, understanding, and patience. As you know, the COVID-19 situation has been rapidly evolving, with significant developments occurring daily. As an organization, we have been working extremely hard for many months to prepare for our only fundraiser of the year, our March Madness-themed Brats and Brackets event. As the […]
A Message to the Lynnwood Community Regarding COVID-19
By Mayor Nicola Smith | City of Lynnwood These are uncertain times, and we are learning more and more each day about the coronavirus. I want to thank all of our community members who are doing their part to increase social distancing, staying away from others when they are feeling unwell, and helping to slow […]
Tim Eyman’s $30 car tabs to take effect March 27
Seattle, WA – A March 12 ruling by Judge Marshall Ferguson lifted the injunction on Initiative 976. The initiative can largely take effect March 27, unless the judge takes further action. Link to ruling. Washington voters passed statewide Initiative 976 in the November 2019 General Election with 52.99% of the votes. The ballot measure was […]
Ban on single use plastic bags awaits Inslee’s signature
By Leona Vaughn | WNPA News Service SB 5323 banning retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags for free passed in legislation If signed by Governor Jay Inslee, consumers will need to bring their own reusable shopping bags to avoid being charged a fee starting January 1, 2021. Senate Bill 5323 will ban retailers and […]
Washington 2020 Presidential Primary results
By Luke Putvin | Last Updated 5:30 p.m. March 12, 2020 For the state of Washington, as of March 12, a total of 1,941,508 were ballots cast out of 4,551,831 registered voters for an overall turnout of 42.65%. The next update will be March 13 at 5:30 p.m. Below are the Republican Party results as […]
Inslee announces school closures in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks. This decision impacts 43 school districts throughout the three counties. Public health officials hope the science-driven decision can help minimize COVID-19 exposure in Washington counties […]
Mukilteo Schools closed beginning March 13
By Dr. Alison Brynelson | Superintendent Mukilteo School District The district Coronavirus COVID-19 webpages will be updated regularly as we learn new information, post announcements and answer additional questions. Please check back often. March 12, 2020 Family message about closure Our district has been following guidance from Snohomish Health District and the state Department of Health to […]
Edmonds School District to close all schools Monday, March 16 through at least Friday, April 10, 2020.
From Edmonds School District Wednesday, March 11, 2020 – 8:50 p.m. Dear Edmonds School District families, I know the past two weeks have been stressful for many in our community because of the continued spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’ve now come to the point, with the guidance of local and state health officials, county executives […]
Hundreds converge at Capitol building over legislature’s sex education bill
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service Protesters urge governor to veto Senate Bill 5395 Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections Despite the governor’s warning to avoid crowds in the wake of the coronavirus, hundreds of concerned parents and residents converged on the Capitol Wednesday to protest Saturday’s […]
Edmonds Judge Linda Coburn announces candidacy for Washington Court of Appeals
By Committee to Elect Judge Coburn Judge Linda Coburn, who has served as the Edmonds Municipal Court Judge since 2015, has announced her candidacy for a seat on Washington’s Court of Appeals. The position, which has a 6-year term, becomes open for election this year as Judge J. Robert Leach has announced he will not […]
